VegKC Restaurant Meetup - Cafe Gratitude

If you RSVP show up.

Café Gratitude is a restaurant which originated in California. A group of local people pulled together and created one opening here in Kansas City in May of 2012. The all vegan restaurant uses local and organic foods, they also serve a blend of health conscious raw and cooked dishes.

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They take a somewhat alternative approach which will become apparent when you read their menu. They serve a variety of Starters, Salads, Grain Bowls, Main Dishes, Sandwiches, Breakfast/Brunch Items, Teas, Coffee, Fresh Juices and Smoothies, and desserts (such as rich coconut cream based pies!) They have a wide variety of dishes, with different types of appeal. Items like...

I AM AWESOME
Herb-cornmeal crusted eggplant parmesan on Panini with marinara sauce, cashew ricotta, sliced tomatoes, arugula and basil. Served with a side salad 11 Add hemp seed pesto 2

I AM EFFERVESCENT
House made ginger-ale served on ice with fresh ginger juice, lemon juice and agave topped with sparkling water 4.25/7.25

I AM FORTIFIED
Sautéed seasonal vegetables & kale, brown rice or quinoa, topped with your choice of sauce: sesame-ginger, garlic tahini, thai almond 12.75 Add avocado 2

You can see a bigger sample variety of dishes on their website: www.cafegratitudekc.com
"Cafe Gratitude is our expression of world of plenty. Our food and people are a celebration of our aliveness. We select the finest organic ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves, as we are one and the same. We support local farmers, sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly products Our food is prepared with love."

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Please - respect the RSVPs, if you choose to come RSVP and SHOW UP! We understand that life happens and if you might not make it - please update your RSVP to no! This is absolutely necessary to keep events free and work with venues.